Chicago Northside Toyota

Look at their reviews on Yelp and also here...they have very poor reviews. I bought a car from these guys online. Over the phone I was told by my very pushy sales rep (Chris Tate) that this BMW 645CI COUPE very poor reviews. I bought a car from these guys online. Over the phone I was told by my very pushy sales rep (Chris Tate) that this BMW 645CI COUPE is beautiful. They rushed me into putting a deposit down for $1500. It felt as if something was wrong but ignored over 100 negative reviews and decide do fly from Texas to Chicago. As I got to the dealership, car's trunk smelled like it had water in it for month, it was rusted, totally flooded out. Chris Tate and the sleezy sales manager tried to convince me that it was the detail which caused the smell. Well not being my first rodeo I asked them if I can get the car inspected- at first they resisted but finally allowed to me to drive this $30k BMW to a nearby European repair shop. Turns out - The car had major flood in the trunk, the fuses were all under water at some point, were oxidized, major rust in the trunk, the rear two tires were worn out on the inside, rear suspension needed major work - and the computer was giving error codes for a bad battery and alternator. I understand the normal maintenance issues such as tires getting worn out due to perhaps bad alignment but they withheld the flooding from me. When I returned, Chris TATE my all honest saleman (Crook) replied "Your mechanic is an idiot" later he followed with "let me guess he also told you the car was flooded" to which I didnt bother to reply. This was not 5pm I was stuck in Chicago - when I asked for a ride to the airport I was told to take a CAB. Which I did to the tune of $55. Bottom line - All these reviews are here for a reason. I should have known better but bought into the sales pitch. They refunded me the deposit but this is one of the worst places. The mechanic shop I went to told me as well that they have a lot of issues with that dealership - the tech pointed to reviews. DO NOT BUY THIS BMW FROM THEM YOU WILL GET SCREWED. CAR IS A JUNK HERE IS THE VIN FOR THE BMW 645CI WBAEH73464B215394. ITS A 2004 WITH 68K MILES, EVEN THOUGH THE AD SAYS 51K MILES. CARFAX AND AUTOCHECK ARE CLEAN BUT YOU WILL BE BUYING JUNK. This was the worst experience buying a car from them. I should have paid attention to over 130 reviews on google and yelp. I hate doing reviews but these people are real crooks. They could have had the decency to tell me before I flew all the way out from Texas. More

I had a great experience at this dealership. They were informative but were not overwhelming or putting pressure on me to buy options if I did not want them. The salesperson, Pat Datt, was patient as I ma informative but were not overwhelming or putting pressure on me to buy options if I did not want them. The salesperson, Pat Datt, was patient as I made my choice. He gave me the space and time to think. I received a reasonable online offer. I was treated very well when I went there. I also received follow up phone calls to make sure I was satisified with the customer service and my purchase. Pat was also very willing to teach me how to use the features on my car and how to set them up. More

I buy a lot of cars but have never bought one in Chicago. I took a chance by driving 160 miles to check out a vehicle I was interested in. (BMW 6-series) I found the dealership to be incredibly friendly and I took a chance by driving 160 miles to check out a vehicle I was interested in. (BMW 6-series) I found the dealership to be incredibly friendly and fair. In particular, my sales professional, Sandeep Muttreja, was one of the best and most helpful of any sales person I have met. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another car from this dealership or this salesman. Bob Ashley More

I had been looking for a used roomy Toyota vehicle for quite some time. I could not decide which to get. I am only interested and have faith in Toyotas for reliability and durability. I ended up at North quite some time. I could not decide which to get. I am only interested and have faith in Toyotas for reliability and durability. I ended up at North side Toyota amongst several others around Evanston. I was greeted by Sundeep and he asked me what I was interested in. He recognised that I was not clear about my choice; Was it Highlander, Hybrid, Prius, Rav 4, or Matrix? He showed me all and talked about the pros and cons. I left. He called me a week later to show more vehicles. I was still not decided. In the mean time he realized what would serve me well for a long distance car to Michigan and back on weekends carrying bikes and large luggage(that would suit my budget). So one day he called me and said for my needs he recommended a Rav 4 and that he would look for a good one when it came in. He kept in tuch with me, paying attention to my choice of color ,wrack etc and one day when he found one he called me and said he thought he had found a car I would like and my wife would like too. Note that I had been going to other dealers all this time, now 6 weeks of searching later. When I went to see what he had for me,there was no question that he had found the car I was looking for. His boss Sam was observing the transaction process and he came in to help figure my financing options and needs and I left that night having bought a car I am happy with. The car needed a few things fixed and the used car dept has been with me all the way. The service people are friendly and even helped me get a fill in car for a day promptly so that I was not late for work. More

I brought my Camry in for a 30,000 service and checkout because I'm about to take a roadtrip to the East Coast. First I made an appointment over the phone. Right away, I knew I was in good hands as the p because I'm about to take a roadtrip to the East Coast. First I made an appointment over the phone. Right away, I knew I was in good hands as the phone agent was extremely professional and scheduled my service visit expeditiously. She even followed up with an email confirmation. When I arrived for the appointment, the check-in process was remarkably fast while still thorough. The service agent told me exactly what they would do and when I could expect to pick up the car. After completing their preliminary check, they called to report on needed repairs and suggested, quite remarkably, that I postpone brake repairs until after my trip in order to get even more life out of my current pads. Later that day, as promised, I received a phone call that the service had been completed and I could pick up the car. When I returned, again I was delighted with the care that the technician took to explain the work done. The entire pickup and pay process took only minutes -- and I drove away in a well-running and washed vehicle. My wife and I each have Camrys, hers is a hybrid that she bought at Northside a few years ago. We have yet to have less than an excellent experience at this fine, professional, caring dealership. You can tell by the attitude of the staff that management must treat them as well as they treat their customers. Thanks for the great service. More

Mr. Peter Solber is the reason why I return over the 6 yrs, Peter works with customers budget. Peter give me advance notice when I may need service and estimate of what I need to save. This is the reason yrs, Peter works with customers budget. Peter give me advance notice when I may need service and estimate of what I need to save. This is the reason my Sienna(2006) is in good condition. Something else should be known the quality of the work has always been satisfactory Sincerely, Marene Smith More

I am happy to write a review for this dealership. The staff made me feel as if I had gone there for years. The service is top notch from when you drop your car off to when you pay the invoice at the cash staff made me feel as if I had gone there for years. The service is top notch from when you drop your car off to when you pay the invoice at the cashier. I have a couple of things I would like to highlight in my two visits to the dealership. 1.) Answered all my questions - and asked co workers if they did not have the answer (which is awesome that they didn't fake the answer) 2.) While I was waiting for my vehicle made sure I was updated with the progress 3.) Took an extraordinary amount of time to explain certain features of vehicle and how to program them myself. - Keep in mind I purchased this vehicle from another dealership! The other dealership didn't spend as much time with me when I bought the car. 4.) The customer facing employees made me feel appreciated for using their services - which is a breath of fresh air in these times! I would highly recommend this dealership for any Toyota needs.......I personally will not take my car anywhere else. More

Juan is the best!!!! Great service EVERYTIME,,,I send family and friends. Cant say enough good about this dealer. Also sales manager Ben, he went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of...Gre family and friends. Cant say enough good about this dealer. Also sales manager Ben, he went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of...Great time. Thanks guys! More

I had originally sent out the e-mail that I would soon be in the market for a Toyota, so I had received a ton of responses from various dealerships with 'price quotes.' However, I was not able to move on it in the market for a Toyota, so I had received a ton of responses from various dealerships with 'price quotes.' However, I was not able to move on it at that time, but Northside Toyota's manager continued with a consistent follow-up email stating, when I was ready, to just call for an appointment, and how pleased I would be once I did. When I finally made it in I met David Gayles who took the time to listen carefully to my requirements for the car I was looking for. He then explained clearly their benefits and had me test drive them both (I was looking at the Camry XLE and the Avalon). It was such an easy and stress-free process that I felt like I could have been purchasing shoes. I had already braced myself for the 'experience;' the hard-sell, the being left in the small room to stew while the employee went to see about the 'acceptable price' and if I did indeed qualify for whatever level of interest-rate, etc. Mind you I had not purchased a car in a long while, but I was so pleasantly surprised to find that none of those expected stressors were part of my experience. Firstly, there was no little room (yea!!). It was determined early in the process prior to my test drive that I did indeed qualify for the many specials being offered. (yea again!) Patience and time was even given in my choosing of the actual color of car I ultimately decided to purchase. Full explanations with support of the other staff in the various other options without the hard sell was another plus. I was so impressed, that I have been sharing cards and the telling about this smooth process to anyone who asks about my great car. Pamela Sims More

They completed before the one hour they had estimated. I was very pleased. I bought oil and theytook it to my car. Everyone upon arrival was pleasant. was very pleased. I bought oil and theytook it to my car. Everyone upon arrival was pleasant. More